ρύζι
rýzi[ˈɾizi]neuter
The Greek word for rice is ρύζι (rýzi).
ρύζι refers to the seeds used as food.
Meaning: seeds used as food (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
ρύζι is a neuter noun. Its plural form is ρύζια, while the genitive form meaning "of rice" is ρυζιού.
How do you pronounce it?
rýzi
When do people say it?
In certain Greek festivals and celebrations, throwing rice is considered a symbol of fertility and prosperity.
Did you know?
- The term ρύζι is used in a colloquial sense to describe a 'grainy' or 'pixelated' image on a screen.
- Greek rice recipes often utilize 'pilaf' techniques, a linguistic and culinary influence from the Ottoman Empire.
- The word ρύζι is a shortened version of the Byzantine Greek term ὀρύζιον.
Examples in context
- Μ' αρέσει το ρύζι.I like rice.This sentence shows how to express a preference for the noun ρύζι.Tatoeba #5460626 by Zeus, translation #2807658 by Hybrid
- Ο Τομ αγόρασε λίγο ρύζι.Tom bought some rice.This sentence demonstrates the use of the noun ρύζι in the context of buying a quantity.Tatoeba #5516844 by Zeus, translation #5462949 by CK
- Προτιμάτε ρύζι άσπρο ή καφέ;Do you prefer white or brown rice?This sentence uses the noun ρύζι when asking about different varieties.Tatoeba #1663000 by glavkos, translation #9258814 by Nylez
- Παρακαλώ, μου φέρνετε λίγο ρύζι;Please, could you bring me some rice?
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Example conversation
Kostas and Maria are deciding what to cook for dinner.
- Κώστας KostasΘέλεις να φάμε ρύζι σήμερα;Thelis na fame ryzi simera?Do you want to eat rice today?
- Μαρία MariaΝαι, αλλά δεν έχουμε ρύζι στην κουζίνα.Nai, alla den echoume ryzi stin kouzina.Yes, but we don't have rice in the kitchen.
- Κώστας KostasΘα πάω στο σούπερ μάρκετ για ρύζι.Tha pao sto super market gia ryzi.I will go to the supermarket for rice.
- Μαρία MariaΕντάξει, φέρε και λίγο βούτυρο.Entaxei, fere kai ligo vytyro.Okay, bring some butter too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rice” translations and entries ρύζι, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ρύζι, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
